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Sam Houston Multiple-Use Trails : (936) 344-6205
The Sam Houston National Forest offers 85 miles of multiple-use trails designated and developed for hiking, biking, horses, and registered Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs). Offering a variety of unique riding conditions, the multiple-use trail in the Sam Houston is the only trail open to OHVs in the National Forests in Texas. To promote sustainable and safe riding opportunities, trails are closed when conditions such as soil moisture could lead to trail damage. Before visiting, please call the Ranger’s Office at 936-344-6205 or 888-361-6908 and select option 2 for trail status.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Contact the district office for current status of this trail. (936)-344-6205. |
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| Fees: | $5 per person, per day (self-pay stations at trailheads), or A 1-Day Sam Houston Multiple-Use Trail pass may be purchased from recreation.gov online here. |
| Closest Towns: | New Waverly, Texas |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | Vault toilets at all trailheads except 234 Equestrian Tailhead |
General Information
Directions:East Side Trailhead (233): From I-45 follow FM 1375 west for 4 miles, turn north onto FS Road 233 and follow 2.5 miles.
West Side Trailhead (208): Follow FM 1375 west approximately 10 miles, turn north onto FS Road 208, continue 1.4 miles to trailhead.
Kelly's Pond Trailhead: From I-45 follow FM 1375 west approximately 10 miles, turn south on FS Road 204 for 1 mile, and turn west on FS Road 271 for 1.5 miles.
Northwest Trailhead: From I-45 follow FM 1375 west approximately 14 miles, turn right onto FM 149 and follow approximately 1.5 miles, turn north onto FM 1791, and follow 4 miles to intersection with FS Road 208 to trailhead.
234 Equestrian Trailhead (No OHVs): From I-45 follow FM 1375 West for 3.5 miles, turn left onto FS Road 234. Trailhead is located on the left side of the road. (No vault toilet at this trailhead.)
Activities
Mountain Biking
Caution - This hiking trail is shared with motorized vehicles.
Day Hiking
Caution - This hiking trail is shared with motorized vehicles.
Horse Riding
Caution - This hiking trail is shared with motorized vehicles.
OHV Trail Riding
Caution - This trail is also used by day hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders.
